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A United Kingdom sterling silver Half Crown coin dated 1901. The obverse features the Veiled Head portrait of Queen Victoria by Thomas Brock, with the incised initials T.B. visible below the truncation of the bust. The obverse legend reads VICTORIA · DEI · GRA · BRITT · REG ·. The reverse depicts a crowned spade-shaped shield of the Royal Arms within the collar of the Order of the Garter. The legend across the top is FID · DEF · IND · IMP · and across the bottom is HALF 1901 CROWN, with the date separated by a small St George and the Dragon motif within a Garter pendant. The coin is struck in sterling silver with a fineness of .925 and features a reeded edge. This was the final year of issue for the Queen Victoria coinage.
Diameter: 32.3 mm
Weight: 14.14 g.
Condition report:
Circulated. Significant wear is visible on the high points of the portrait, including the veil, hair, and earring, as well as the heraldic lions on the reverse shield. The surfaces show numerous fine scratches and contact marks consistent with circulation. The coin exhibits a dull grey patina with darker toning concentrated around the lettering and design motifs.
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